University of Sports made it through to the group stage of the Copa Sudamericana after beating Cienciano 2-0 at the Monumental Stadium. This match marked not only the Cremes’ debut in the international tournament, but also the first match of coach Jorge Fossati, who replaced Argentine Carlos Compagnucci and achieved a victory after 3 games without a win.
The veteran Uruguayan strategist already knows what it’s like to compete in the continent’s second-biggest club tournament. The ex-footballer was able to lift the trophy with LDU Quito in the 2009 season, so the cream of the crop are hoping for that feat. Therefore, in the following note, we will give you the numbers of Jorge Fossati in the South American Cup.
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Fossati came to the Universitario to replace Carlos Compagnucci. Photo: University
Jorge Fossati and the teams he led in the Copa Sudamericana
Yes OK Jorg Fossati He began his coaching career in 1993 at River Plate from Uruguay, and it was not until 2002 that he played in his first Copa Sudamericana with his country’s Danubio. He also won the 2009 title with LDU Quito after beating Fluminense in the finals with a 5-4 aggregate win. But which other teams did Fossati lead in the South American?
- Donau: I only reached the second round
- LDU de Quito: Champion 2009
- Cerro Porteño: reached the quarterfinals in 2012
- Peñarol: Reached the round of 16 in 2014
- River Plate Uruguay: Reached the round of 16 in 2020
- University: in competition
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Fossati led Universitario in his Copa Sudamericana debut. Photo: GLR composition
Jorge Fossati and his numbers in the Copa Sudamericana
Besides Universitario, Jorge Fossati has managed 6 teams in the Copa Sudamericana. His debut in this tournament came in defeat as Danubio lost 2-0 to Nacional. On the other hand, their last game in this competition was a 2-0 win for Universitario over Cienciano. Here we show you their numbers:
- Parties: 36
- Wins: 19
- Tie: 8th
- Defeat: 9th